Finance & Data Consulting · Dubai

Hamza Tebib.

Finance leader specialising in strategic and financial success for major infrastructure and engineering projects. I blend Big Four audit rigour with forward-thinking advisory — transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that drive resilient budgets, optimised capital allocation and lasting project value across Europe and the Middle East.

Fractional CFO External Audit Power BI UAE Tax Trilingual
Hamza Tebib
Hamza Tebib · Dubai, UAE
12+
Years Exp.
3
Languages
Big 4
Audit Background

Experience across

PwC Generali Arcadis WSP HEC Paris ESSEC

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Core Expertise

A rare combination of
rigour and vision.

01

Financial Management

Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and board-level reporting. I translate financial complexity into decisions leadership can act on.

02

Audit & Compliance

External audits, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and internal control frameworks built to withstand scrutiny.

03

Data & Business Intelligence

Power BI dashboards, Power Query automation, and turning raw data into clear, actionable intelligence for finance teams.

04

Strategic Advisory

Business model analysis, investor relations support, and financial structuring for fundraising or M&A processes.

05

Process Optimisation

Identifying inefficiencies, designing lean workflows and implementing tools that save your team dozens of hours per month.

06

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Trilingual and internationally trained — effective from Paris boardrooms to Dubai free zones and beyond.

A track record built
across continents & industries.

Sep 2024 – Now
Current

Finance Controller

WSP in the Middle East · Consulting & Engineering · Dubai
  • Managing a team of 5 for tax compliance and audits — 300M£ revenue scope
  • Lead audits and coordinate with external advisors on UAE and international accounting standards
  • Partnering with business units on tax planning, risk mitigation and regulatory updates
  • Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology and tax reporting processes
Sep 2021 – Sep 2024
3 years

Finance Business Partner

Arcadis · Consulting & Engineering · Paris
  • Managed team of 3 across 2 business units — 100M£ revenue, +12% growth environment
  • Led cash flow improvement +15% via DRO reduction of −22 days
  • Achieved −19% cost reduction in non-payroll expenses within 8 months
  • Built Power BI dashboards — reduced loss-making projects by −22% in one year
Jan 2018 – Jul 2021
2.5 years

Internal Audit Leader

Generali · Insurance · Paris
  • Led Internal Audit Team (2–4 people) from preliminary scope to final report issuance
  • 6 audits across technical provisions, savings management & reinsurance — 1.2Bn€ premium scope
  • Reduced risk exposure −15% on life and −14% on non-life activities
  • Reported to Executive Audit Committee on annual quantitative risk assessment
Sep 2013 – Jan 2018
4.5 years

Financial Audit Supervisor

PwC Audit · Audit & Consulting · Paris
  • Audit services for CAC40 & SB120 listed companies — Energy, Automotive and Private Equity
  • Managed audit teams of 2–5 people for 4 main clients, from scoping to final reports
  • Audited consolidated & statutory financial statements — US GAAP, IFRS, French standards
  • Reviewed internal control systems under French and SOX frameworks

How We Work Together

Engagements designed
for real impact.

Fractional CFO

Ongoing Retainer

Your dedicated financial leader, without the full-time overhead. I embed in your team on a part-time basis to steer strategy, manage risk and build the systems that scale.

  • Monthly Financial Reporting & KPI Dashboard
  • Cash Flow Forecasting & Treasury Management
  • Investor Relations & Board Presentations
  • HR Finance & Payroll Oversight
  • Annual Budget Construction
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Audit & Tax Advisory

Project-Based

Independent, rigorous and structured. From statutory audits to UAE Corporate Tax compliance, I ensure your books are clean and your obligations met — on time, every time.

  • Statutory External Audit
  • UAE Corporate Tax Filing & Advisory
  • VAT Registration & Compliance Review
  • Internal Control Process Setup
  • Due Diligence Support
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Data & BI Sprint

Fixed-Price Package

Stop relying on manual Excel files. I transform your raw financial data into automated, interactive Power BI dashboards your team will actually use.

  • Data Structuring with Power Query
  • Custom Executive Dashboards
  • Automated Reporting Pipelines
  • Team Training & Full Handover
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Financial Diagnostic

One-Time Assessment

A thorough review of your current financial health — processes, reporting, compliance gaps and quick wins. Delivered as a clear action plan within two weeks.

  • Full Financial Process Audit
  • Risk & Compliance Gap Analysis
  • Prioritised Action Plan
  • 60-min Executive Debrief
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Question 1 of 4

How would you describe your organisation?

Question 2 of 4

What is your most pressing challenge right now?

Question 3 of 4

What is your preferred engagement model?

Question 4 of 4

What is your ideal timeline to get started?

Your Match

Qualifications that
speak for themselves.

2025

AI for Business Certification

ESSEC Business School
Artificial Intelligence
2022

International Certificate in Corporate Finance

HEC Executive Education
Grade 17/20
2008 – 2013

Master of Business Administration

EMLV Paris · Audit & Corporate Finance
Grade 18/20
2010

International Exchange

Southeast University, China · International Trade & Economics
6 months
2013

Junior Company President

EMLV Consulting · Student Association Leadership
Leadership

The toolkit behind
every engagement.

Finance & Audit

Financial Reporting P&L Monitoring Business Partnering Internal & External Audit Cash Flow Management Project Controlling Debt Management Financial Valuation UAE VAT & Corporate Tax

Digital & AI Tools

Power BI Power Query AI for Business (ESSEC) Oracle ERP SAP ERP Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Office Pack Data Visualization Financial Automation

Languages

French — Native English — Fluent Arabic — Fluent TOEIC 900 / 990 Italian — Academic

Industries

Consulting & Engineering Insurance Private Equity Energy & Automotive Financial Services

Let's Talk

Ready to optimise your
financial performance?

Whether you need a fractional leader, a rigorous auditor, or a data transformation expert, let's discuss how I can add measurable value from day one — in Dubai or remotely.

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Based in Dubai, UAE Trilingual: French / English / Arabic